Crathes is a small rural community lying on the north bank of the
River Dee some 3 miles east of Banchory on Royal Deeside.
Although there is a settlement comprising around 50 houses which
constitute the 'centre' or nucleus of the village, the community is
spread from the riverbank to the foot of the Hill of Fare and
between the town of Banchory in the west to Drumoak in the east.
Crathes has a school, retail and craft centre, railway restoration
project, football fields, events field and world-famous Crathes
Castle & Gardens.
The area is one of great natural beauty with views up the Dee valley
into the Cairngorms.
Although the land comprises mainly arable farmland, there are
extensive areas of forestry, wetlands and the river Dee to the south.
A wide range of wildlife thrives in the area.
Welcome
A small, rural community on Royal Deeside
This web page has been set up for the benefit of the
residents of Crathes on Royal Deeside and contains
information about and for the local community.
Next Crathes Fly is on Saturday 2nd February
from 10.00am to mid-day in Crathes Hall
All welcome
Judo classes
Mondays in Crathes Hall
P1 –3: 3.45 –4.30pm
P4 – 7: 4.30 – 5.15pm
S1 + : 5.15 – 6.15pm
First class is free, thereafter monthly direct debit.
Further details and to register,
please contact Stuart on 07877 089433
Website: www.ultimatejudo.co.uk
Facebook: “Ultimate Judo Banchory”
NEW CRATHES INITATIVE
Crathes In Flower (CIF) is a community initiative run by volunteers, who
endeavour to enhance the open spaces in and around Crathes by
creating and maintaining floral exhibits. By beautifying Crathes we hope
to enhance community involvement and encourage outdoor activity.
C.I.F. welcomes everyone living in the Crathes Ward to be a part of this
Community Project for 2019 and beyond…
A lot of work needs to be done! If you would like to be one of our
volunteers or if you want more information about this Project, you can
contact:
Ada Renwick CIF@crathes.com or clik here for more information
Crathes Hall Redevelopment
After community consultation and adaptation of plans, the
Board of Crathes Hall will soon be submitting a planning
application for a brand new hall. Of course this will require
a massive fundraising effort and we need your help and
support. The target date for a new hall is 2021. The Crathes
community has now grown in size due to the large new
housing development at the Gardens .The recent Christmas
party and Hogmanay ceilidh both held at the hall brought
together many residents from Crathes ‘old ‘ and new. The
new hall will provide for this growing community including
many children and young people.
To keep in touch see the hall Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/Cratheshall/
website http://www.crathes.com/hall.htm or subscribe to
our mailing list Subscribe to Crathes Hall news.
A play in Crathes Hall
Friday 22nd February 7.30pm
Tickets £10
Recommended age is 12+
Tickets are available from
Avril Reid either
by email or
mobile 07751 800173